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Light source unit, optical scan apparatus, and image formation apparatus

US7710445B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2008
Grant dateMay 4, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/0435
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A light source unit is provided which includes a light source with a plurality of light emission portions two-dimensionally arranged; a substrate on which the light source is mounted; a first support portion supporting the substrate; a bias member biasing the substrate towards the first support portion; a coupling element coupling a light beam emitted from the light source; a second support portion supporting the coupling element; and a holding member holding a position of the substrate relative to the first support portion.

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